Business Lines

Sugar

Global Highlights

LDC is a global leader in raw and white/refined sugar origination and merchandizing

The Jorney of Sugar

Top 4

We are one of the world’s top 4 sugar merchandizers, transporting and marketing sugar to key consumer markets

Bonsucro-certified

We are certified to supply Bonsucro-certified sugar through Bonsucro’s Chain of Custody Standard.

A Leading Exporter in Brazil

We are among the top 4 exporters of Brazilian sugar, supported by our intermodal terminal in Pederneiras and the TEAG export terminal in Santos.

About Sugar

As one of the world’s top sugar merchandizers, we originate, process and distribute raw and refined sugar to key consumer markets globally.

Our operations span the full value chain – from sustainable sourcing to strategic logistics and data-driven market intelligence – ensuring responsive, reliable and responsible supply to our customers.

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Our Sugar Value Chain

Each of our business lines is integrating further across the five steps of our value chain, as we respond to the need for a traceable and responsible supply line from farmer to consumer

01Originate

We share our expertise with farmers and producers worldwide, ourselves or with business partners and expert organizations, as part of our commitment to responsible, sustainable and traceable supply chains

02Process & Refine

Once bought or harvested, we bring crops to our assets for the next stage in their journey. These are ethically and sustainably processed and refined, coming one step closer to the consumer.

03Store & Transport

Our strategically located network of silos, warehouses, transloading facilities and ports allows us facilitate access to market for local farmers around the globe and enable us to control costs and mitigate risk throughout the product journey

04Research & Merchandize

Our depth of marketing and merchandizing experience is our greatest strength. All our platforms and regions rely on our market knowledge to ensure responsive supply.

05Customize & Distribute

We supply products to a wide range of customers, from large multinationals to local manufacturers and retailers

01Originate

02Process & Refine

Once bought or harvested, we bring crops to our assets for the next stage in their journey. These are ethically and sustainably processed and refined, coming one step closer to the consumer.

03Store & Transport

04Research & Merchandize

Our depth of marketing and merchandizing experience is our greatest strength. All our platforms and regions rely on our market knowledge to ensure responsive supply.

05Customize & Distribute

We supply products to a wide range of customers, from large multinationals to local manufacturers and retailers

Our Strengths in Brazil

Brazil is among the world’s major sugar producers and its main sugar exporter, accounting for over 45% of free global sugar trading. The country is also the second largest producer of fuel ethanol, behind the US.

LDC has originated and marketed raw sugar, white sugar and ethanol in Brazil since the late 1980s, leveraging global expertise in key markets and strategic regions , with trading and execution teams managing the annual movement of millions of tons of products on every continent.

We operate in partnership with third parties in the bulk sugar terminals at Brazil’s ports of Paranaguá and Santos, originating raw sugar from sugarcane (VHP) and crystallized and refined sugar, ready for human consumption, to meet global demand from companies and wholesalers worldwide.

We also originate hydrous and anhydrous ethanol fuel, and hydrous and neutral ethanol, which are used mainly by the chemical and beverage industries.

LDC’s expertise in trade flow research and futures markets analyses provides supply and demand insights into both foreign and domestic markets. We share these insights with partners, as the building block for stronger relationships based on trust and mutual benefits.

Committed to Sustainable Sugar

We are committed to promoting best practices in sugarcane cultivation and processing. Our sustainability initiatives focus on key performance indicators such as deforestation prevention, human and labor rights, and responsible production. We are proud to be Bonsucro-certified and actively support the adoption of its standards across our supply chain.

Sustainability at LDC